Fishing Frenzy

If the media had its way with our social scene, then most of us would be sitting at home on weekends soon as we wouldn't be left with any money to spend.

The media and the market want you to believe that getting flowers for the girl, buying her dinner at expensive restaurants and watching blockbusters together while spending an equal amount on snacks will get you anywhere you want to with a girl you like. It does not work that way.

To be frank, majority of women have not so secretly benefitted from this conventional dating scene. So what if it doesn't work out with the guy? - at least the gifts are awesome! This is what most women gather from dates and you can't blame them. Guys were stupid in the first place to actually fall into that trap.

This system needs to change and it is up to us to change it so that we can actually hope to meet new people in a decent way.

If really knowing someone is the intention, a conversation is the best way to go about it. The best place to have a conversation that can also double up as a first date, a quiet coffee shop is the ideal place.

If you want to know if the other person is refined and has a taste for culture or history, a trip together to a museum is advisable. If you disagree, the date of Ross and Rachel form the TV show Friends, is how I rest my case.

So once you get over the first date, the second date can actually be an opportunity for you to show how cool and contemporary you are. Check out the local ads and banners to keep track of the latest gigs and fests - things two people can definitely enjoy together.

All of these options are very interesting and are easy on the pockets as well. Try them as they work well.